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Corvallis Library Events for Teens

All teen events are offered at no cost for teens in middle and high school (6th-12th grade), unless otherwise noted. Please note dates and locations below.

Makers Club

The Makers Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Corvallis Library. Learn basic programming with open-source platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. This group is open to all ages. Makers also explore 3-D modeling and printing with the library's 3-D printer. Programming platforms and materials are provided. Makers are welcome to bring their own laptops if they'd like.

Teen Advisors

This is a teen leadership group that advises staff about library spaces, events, and materials for teens. Teens may apply to join by completing a Teen Advisor Membership Application. Applications are available at the library in the teen area and at the Youth Services desk. The group meets in the library board room (located in the basement) on the third Friday of each month from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Teen Takeover

This is an after-hours event for teens on the third Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Find us in the Main Meeting Room playing board games, making art, and watching movies during the school year. Materials and snacks are provided.

Teen Writers

Teens, write with us and meet our writing group leader! Teen Writers is for teens interested in creating new work and exploring new forms of writing. This group meets in Conference Room A (in the library basement) twice monthly on the first and third Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

1. How does Makers Club differ from the others?

A. It is free of charge.                  B. There's no age limit.

C. The group meets twice monthly.       D. It provides materials for participants.

2. What should you do to join Teen Takeover?

A. Bring a laptop.            B. Bring some snacks.

C. Attend it after class.        D. Apply for membership in advance.

3. When can you join an event about writing in the library?

A. Every 4th Tuesday.      B. Every 3rd Friday.

C. Every 2nd Tuesday.      D. Every 1st Thursday.